United Airlines

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At a glance

United Airlines is the third largest airline in the nation.  It’s headquartered in Chicago, which is also the location of the largest United hub.  United has a collection of co-branded credit cards that allow you to rack up miles, gain access to lounges, and more. This article directory gives you the resources to plan out your travel strategy for United Airlines.

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(800) 864-8331

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Buzzworthy

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  5. Fly from LA to Honolulu for $200 round trip

Latest Reviews

Long-haul from Maui: A 767 red-eye to Newark in United’s best business-class seat
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Long-haul from Maui: A 767 red-eye to Newark in United’s best business-class seat
What it’s like flying United’s newest flagship transcon routes from New York-JFK
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What it’s like flying United’s newest flagship transcon routes from New York-JFK
TPG round-up: 5 worst economy meals in the sky
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TPG round-up: 5 worst economy meals in the sky
8 ways the United Polaris long-haul experience has changed
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8 ways the United Polaris long-haul experience has changed
The good – and bad – of flying United’s transcon Polaris during the pandemic
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The good – and bad – of flying United’s transcon Polaris during the pandemic
Flight review: United’s A320 in Economy Plus from New York to Denver
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Flight review: United’s A320 in Economy Plus from New York to Denver

Essential Reading

United Airlines baggage fees and how to avoid paying them
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United Airlines baggage fees and how to avoid paying them
Your ultimate guide to United Airlines partners
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Your ultimate guide to United Airlines partners
A comprehensive guide to United Airlines’ new same-day flight change policy
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A comprehensive guide to United Airlines’ new same-day flight change policy
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Latest Deals

Round-trip flights to Hawaii from the West Coast for $300
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Round-trip flights to Hawaii from the West Coast for $300
Act fast: Discounted round-trip flights to Paris, starting at $399
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Act fast: Discounted round-trip flights to Paris, starting at $399
Book now: Flights to Tahiti on major sale
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Book now: Flights to Tahiti on major sale
Act fast: Flights to Hawaii for as low as 12,000 miles one-way
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Act fast: Flights to Hawaii for as low as 12,000 miles one-way
The best US travel deals for January
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The best US travel deals for January
Escape to Florida this winter with flights starting at less than $100
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Escape to Florida this winter with flights starting at less than $100

All United Stories

What is United Airlines elite status worth in 2023?
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What is United Airlines elite status worth in 2023?
Last chance: Earn up to 100,000 miles with these big United bonuses
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Last chance: Earn up to 100,000 miles with these big United bonuses
How to keep your points and miles from expiring
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How to keep your points and miles from expiring
Why you probably shouldn’t buy up for United status
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Why you probably shouldn’t buy up for United status
60,000-point bonus for a top travel card: Chase Sapphire Preferred credit card review
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60,000-point bonus for a top travel card: Chase Sapphire Preferred credit card review
Register now for United’s latest Mile Play promotion
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Register now for United’s latest Mile Play promotion
Credit card comparison: United Club Infinite Card vs. Chase Sapphire Reserve
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Credit card comparison: United Club Infinite Card vs. Chase Sapphire Reserve
Which airline credit cards offer the best priority boarding perks?
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Which airline credit cards offer the best priority boarding perks?
The best credit cards to reach elite status in 2023
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The best credit cards to reach elite status in 2023
The ultimate guide to getting upgraded on United Airlines
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The ultimate guide to getting upgraded on United Airlines
Exchange your unwanted gift cards for United miles
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Exchange your unwanted gift cards for United miles
If I can, so can you: 6 surprising things I did to earn top-tier United status
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If I can, so can you: 6 surprising things I did to earn top-tier United status

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